Make college an expectation and reality

for all youth

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what we believe

High academic expectations yield high student achievement and productivity.

College, career and technical exposure is a must in the 21st Century.

Connecting students with like-minded adult role models

increases their probability of success and personal aspirations.

“MY SUPPERDISH, MY SUCCOTASH WISH”

“THINGS THAT MAKES YOU GO WOOF”

Since 1960, Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club has been an anchor of the community, a place where boys and girls, young men and women have developed their talents, learned respect, restraint and responsibility, and benefited from our wide range of programs and support services. We are a membership organization, serving thousands of young people each year.

We have always made it our business to meet the needs of our community as a sports and recreation facility, while also providing education supports, workforce development and cultural enrichment to those who need it most.

level the economic playing field

encourage critical thinking, teamwork and healthy lifestyles

produce scholar athletes

leverage the power of partnerships and dedication of volunteers

what we do

Our goal is to foster a sense of competence, a sense of purpose, a sense of sense of power in every young person. To that end, we:

how we do it

We work to achieve these goals in three ways:

We offer fun and engaging activities that promote healthy lifestyles, cultivate creative expression, support academic enrichment, foster leadership skills, and prepare students for successful transitions to college and career.

We connect youth to caring, adult role models who invest in their personal development and maintain high expectations for their performance in the classroom, the athletic arena and the community.

We foster a strong sense of belonging to a family-like community of peers who share our values: respect, restraint and responsibility.